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A variable undergoing exponential keeps increasing, but the rate of increase slows down to the extent that the variable reaches a "ceiling" - an asymptotic limit. With decay, the variable decreases, but the rate of decrease slows down so that eventually it reaches a limit where, to all intents and purposes, it levels off.
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What is the exponential formula for population growth?
exponential decay formula is y=A x Bx
Is an exponential decay function represent a quantity that has a constant halving time?
A quantity is said to be subject to exponential decay if it decreases at a rate proportional to its value. The time required for the decaying quantity to fall to one half of its initial value.Radioactive decay is a good example where the half life is constant over the entire decay time.In non-exponential decay, half life is not constant.
What is the difference between a linear and exponential function?
A linear function grows ( or shrinks) at a constant rate called its slope.An exponential function grows ( or shrinks) at a rate which increases(or decreases)over time. From a practical standpoint linear growth (or shrinkage) is simple and predictable. Exponential growth is essentially out of control and unsustainableand exponential decay soon becomes negligible.if y=az + b then y is a linear function of z. If y=aebz then y is an exponential function of z. If y= acbz then y is still an exponential function of z because you can substitute c=ek (so that k=logec) to give you y=aekbz .
An exponential decay function represents a quantity that has a decreasing halving time?
exponential decay doesnt have to have a decreasing halving time. it just decays at a certain percentage every time, which might be 50% or might not
How can you tell if an exponential function is exponential growth or decay by looking at its base?
It is not enough to look at the base. This is because a^x is the same as (1/a)^-x : the key is therefore a combination of the base and the sign of the exponent.0 < base < 1, exponent < 0 : growth0 < base < 1, exponent > 0 : decaybase > 1, exponent < 0 : decaybase > 1, exponent > 0 : growth.
